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BeamNG.drive is out now in Early Access since 19 October 2026 on PS5 and PS5 Pro. The US price is $24.99. It is local play for 1–4 players. Mods and VR are not supported at launch. Local split-screen is confirmed; online multiplayer has not been announced.

Release19 October 2026 · Early Access
US price$24.99
PlatformsPS5 and PS5 Pro
Local players1–4 split-screen
ModsNot supported at launch
VRNot supported at launch
Watch trailerPlay on PS5

Verified 24 October 2026: PlayStation Store · BeamNG announcement.

Concept artwork, not a gameplay capture. PS5 facts and official trailer below.

Concept illustration of a city crash involving a truck and police vehicles

Soft-body physics

Realistic deformation. Every crash tells a story.

Concept illustration of a coupe on a coastal streetConcept illustration of a canyon highwayConcept illustration of an off-road hatchbackConcept illustration of a coupe in a garageIllustrative layout

4-player split screen

Up to four local players. Illustration above, not a split-screen capture.

Concept illustration of a coupe on a palm-lined street

Explore open worlds

From coastal highways to mountain trails.

Last verified: October 24, 2026. BeamNG — PS5 release-date announcement, 24 September 2026

BeamNG.drive is out now in Early Access since 19 October 2026 on PS5 and PS5 Pro. The US price is $24.99. It is local play for 1–4 players. Mods and VR are not supported at launch. Local split-screen is confirmed; online multiplayer has not been announced.

Verified facts
ReleaseOut now in Early Access since 19 October 2026
Price$24.99 · £17.99 · €21.99 · A$32.95
PlatformsPS5 and PS5 Pro (PS5 Pro Enhanced)
Players1–4 local split-screen (64 on PC)
ModsNot supported at launch
VRNot supported on PS5 at launch
Concept artwork: a box truck and two damaged police vehicles in a city crash
Concept artwork, not a gameplay screenshot or performance measurement.
Concept artwork: a coupe doing a burnout on a palm-lined street
Concept artwork, not a gameplay screenshot or performance measurement.

This is a source-based launch guide, not a hands-on review. BeamNG’s announcement, v0.40 devblog, launch press release, and regional PlayStation listings establish the facts below. The buying advice weighs those features and limitations; it does not claim an independently tested PS5 session.

What is in the PS5 launch build?

The 19 October 2026 launch shipped as v0.40, the same version day as the PC build. BeamNG’s press release confirms Career Mode on PS5, 12 open-world environments, FSR 3 on the base PS5, and PSSR on PS5 Pro. The v0.40 devblog adds 4-player split-screen with seven modes plus freeroam, 11 force-feedback wheels, and a First Drive tutorial.

Hotfixes followed immediately: v0.40.1 on 20 October, then v0.40.2 and v0.40.3 on 22 October. Those notes cover a PS5 UI crash, split-screen settings, Career saves, and wheel force-feedback. The US store showed a 4.83/5 owner rating on 24 October 2026. The vote count changes continuously and is separate from critic reviews.

What is missing on PS5?

The 24 September 2026 announcement says VR and mods will not be supported at launch. The press release adds that mod authoring tools are not currently planned for PlayStation. Parity with PC is “aimed for” where possible, with no date and no scope. Treat that as a direction, not a promise.

Online multiplayer has no first-party denial and no first-party date. The store lists offline play and 1–4 players. The confirmed launch mode is local split-screen; no online multiplayer has been announced. PC split-screen is 64 players. That number is PC only.

Is it worth $24.99?

Buy it if you want soft-body crashes and couch split-screen without a PC. Wait if mods, VR, or online races are the reason you play BeamNG. CGMagazine scored the port 5/10 on 19 October 2026 and criticised menus and the career loop. A Driven review on 23 October praised the physics and the freedom, and criticised pop-in and the lack of mods.

Metacritic showed no Metascore on 24 October 2026 and stated that four critic reviews were needed. This is separate from the PlayStation owner rating.

Keep reading

Download on PS5Store path, disc question, and the only legitimate route.PS5 featuresWhat is included and what is missing at launch.Compare platformsPS5, PC, and the status of other consoles.PS5 guidesFirst Drive, controls, Career, cars, and performance.News and updatesDated launch news, patches, and review coverage.BeamNG PS5 priceRegion prices checked on 24 October 2026.PS5 release dateThe confirmed 19 October 2026 launch and its timeline.Does PS5 have mods?The official no, and what tuning still allows.Multiplayer statusFour-player split-screen, online still unannounced.PS5 vs PCMods, player count, wheels, and who should buy which.v0.40 patch trackerHotfixes through v0.40.3 on 22 October 2026.

Questions

Is BeamNG.drive on PS5?

Yes. It has been out in Early Access on PS5 and PS5 Pro since 19 October 2026.

How much is BeamNG on PS5?

The US PlayStation Store price captured on 24 October 2026 is $24.99. The UK price is £17.99 and the German store shows €21.99.

Is BeamNG free on PS5?

No. BeamNG’s FAQ says there are no plans to make the game free. The FAQ’s platform lines are out of date; this free-to-play answer is the one that still matches the store.

Does BeamNG PS5 have mods?

Not at launch. BeamNG said VR and mods would not be supported at launch, and mod authoring tools are not currently planned for PlayStation.

Does BeamNG PS5 have multiplayer?

Local split-screen supports up to 4 players on PS5. Online multiplayer has not been announced. PC split-screen supports 64 players.

Is there a PS4, Xbox, or Switch version?

No PS4 version exists on the store. No Xbox or Switch version has been announced. The only console release is PS5.

Was the beta still running?

The public PS5 release launched in Early Access on 19 October 2026 as v0.40. The sources checked do not establish the status of a separate beta programme.

Can I play it in a browser?

No official browser build exists. The legitimate way to play is the PS5 version or the PC version from BeamNG’s own store links.

Sources

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